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Terming media coverage of the Miami police investigation involving Colin Kaepernick a “jump-the-gun witch hunt,” Jim Harbaugh said today he’s confident the 49ers quarterback will be cleared of any wrongdoing.

“At some point there needs to be a resolution to this, this kind of scenario,” Harbaugh said. “The only victim in Colin’s case is Colin’s reputation.”

Kaepernick, 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton and Seahawks wideout Ricardo Lockette are part of the investigation regarding a “suspicious incident” involving a 25-year-old woman that took place at a Miami hotel on April 1. They have not been charged with crimes and the woman in question did not detail any criminal activity in a police incident report.

The Miami police have said Kaepernick was not present when they arrived at the hotel following a 911 call, which was reportedly made by Lockette after the woman refused to leave. A police crisis unit that handles calls involving people with mental illness or substance abuse disorders was summoned to the scene.

“There’s sometimes two sides to stories,” Harbaugh said. “And I often see the one side reported in the media and it gains incredible speed and attention. The other side still remains to be told. Looking at Colin Kaepernick’s situation, at some point there needs to be a resolution to some of this jump-the-gun witch hunt scenario that we’re seeing. Winston Churchill had a great quote: ‘A lie will get halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put on its pants.’”

Added Harbaugh: “I’ve seen one side reported. I’ve heard the other side. And I feel very good that there will be a good resolution. Hopefully a just one, too. Because you hate to see a man’s reputation be the victim.”